- The Dude meets with two cops in his apartment, one of whom is visibly disgusted with The Dude's stoner way of life.
- The Dude reports the stolen car to the cops and describes the Big Lebowski's briefcase as being full of "papers … you know … my papers. Business papers." He also mentions that his rug has been stolen.
- Suddenly, the phone rings. It's Maude Lebowski, she of the severe bob.
- She explains that she needs to see The Dude immediately and that she's the one who stole his rug.
- Um, OK.